Startup Advisory Services

From DPIIT recognition and 80IAC tax exemptions to fundraising readiness and India market entry — we help startups launch, comply and scale with confidence.

100+Startups Supported
80+DPIIT Recognitions
₹50Cr+Funding Facilitated
15+Years Advisory Experience
Startup advisory and business growth consultation in Bengaluru

Your Trusted Partner from Idea to Scale

Building a startup is hard enough without navigating India's complex regulatory landscape. KS Raghu Consulting Group brings together financial, legal and strategic expertise to give your startup the structured foundation it needs to grow fast and compliantly.

Whether you're a first-time founder seeking DPIIT recognition, a technology startup structuring ESOPs, or a foreign entrepreneur planning India market entry — our advisors have been there, done that, and will guide you every step.

  • DPIIT startup recognition & 80IAC income tax exemption (3 years)
  • Section 56(2)(viib) angel tax exemption support
  • Business plan preparation for investors & bank loans
  • NBFC-MFI / NBFC license registration with RBI
  • India business entry strategy for foreign companies
  • Technology business advisory — ESOPs, SaaS tax, cross-border
  • Training & capacity building for founders and teams
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Key Features & Benefits

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DPIIT & Tax Exemption

End-to-end DPIIT recognition and 80IAC application — unlock 3-year income tax holiday, angel tax exemption and self-certification benefits.

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Investor-Ready Financials

Business plans, financial models, pitch deck support and cap table management — making your startup attractive and credible to investors.

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India Market Entry

Entity selection, regulatory mapping, FEMA compliance and business plan localisation for foreign companies entering the Indian market.

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NBFC Licensing

Complete RBI application for NBFC-MFI, NBFC-P2P and other NBFC categories — from business plan to net-owned fund structuring and compliance.

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Tech Startup Expertise

SaaS GST compliance, ESOP structuring, transfer pricing basics and cross-border transaction advisory for technology and software startups.

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Founder Training

Practical workshops on GST, income tax, payroll compliance and financial management — empowering founders to understand their numbers.

What We Do

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Startup Advisory & DPIIT Recognition

DPIIT recognition application, 80IAC income tax holiday (3 years), Section 56(2)(viib) angel tax exemption and self-certification under labour & environment laws.

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Business Plan & Financial Modelling

Comprehensive business plan for investors — financial projections, revenue model, market sizing, go-to-market strategy and pitch deck support for funding rounds.

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Technology Business Advisory

Advisory for tech startups and SaaS businesses — transfer pricing basics, ESOP structuring, cross-border transactions and product tax compliance (GST on software & apps).

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NBFC-MFI License Registration

RBI registration for NBFC-MFI, NBFC-P2P & other NBFC categories — business plan preparation, net-owned fund structuring, RBI application & ongoing compliance.

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India Business Entry Strategy

Market entry roadmap for foreign companies entering India — entity selection (WOS / JV / LO), regulatory mapping, business plan localisation & FEMA advisory.

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Training & Capacity Building

Customised training for founders, management teams and employees — GST fundamentals, income tax basics, Tally ERP, payroll management & financial literacy workshops.

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Fundraising Readiness

Cap table management, term sheet review, financial due diligence preparation and investor documentation — ensuring your startup is investor-ready at every stage.

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Startup Compliance Management

Monthly GST, TDS, PF/ESI, ROC annual filings and startup-specific compliances — managed on your behalf so you can focus entirely on building your product.

Our Startup Advisory Journey

1

Discovery Call

Free 45-minute session to understand your business model, stage, funding status and compliance gaps.

2

Compliance Roadmap

A clear 12-month compliance calendar tailored to your startup stage — nothing missed, nothing overpaid.

3

DPIIT & Registrations

All government registrations — DPIIT, 80IAC, GST, PF, ESI, ROC — handled in parallel for speed.

4

Ongoing Advisory

Monthly check-ins, board meeting support, investor queries and on-demand advisory as you scale.

Ready to Build on a Solid Foundation?

Book your free startup consultation — we'll map out exactly what you need and when.

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